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  • Comedian Matt Bell looking to the side with one eyebrow raised, holding a torch.
  • Comedian Matt Bell leading a touor group through a Melbourne laneway.
  • Comedian Matt Bell speaking to a group of people in an outdoor setting.
  • Comedian Matt Bell speaking to a group of people in an outdoor setting.
2 – 10 Oct

The Ex Files: A Comedy True Crime Tour

  • Comedy
  • Tour

Melbourne has a dark secret. A crime has been committed – and gay comedian Matt Bell knows where the bodies are buried.

Matt Bell returns to the streets of Melbourne with his hilarious and scandalous new comedy true crime walking tour. Join Matt as he unravels one of the city’s most shocking 'true' crimes – a tale of desire, obsession and dating gone horribly wrong.

Please note: This tour involves approximately 1.5km of walking throughout the evening. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Part of the Fringe Festival.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 2 Oct
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sat 3 Oct
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Thu 8 Oct
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri 9 Oct
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sat 10 Oct
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Location

Corner Swanston St & Collins St
Collins Street
Collins St
Melbourne 3004

Open in maps location for Collins Street

Price and bookings

From $18.75 to $25

Adult / general $25
Senior $20
Student / concession $20
Book online for The Ex Files: A Comedy True Crime Tour

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9660 9600
  • email address: info@melbournefringe.com.au
  • Visit website for The Ex Files: A Comedy True Crime Tour

Accessibility

  • Blind/low vision supports
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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